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===Aircraft=== | ===Aircraft=== | ||
====Fokker 50==== | ====Fokker 50==== | ||
The F50 hasn't got totally new functions, but Gijs [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7542 spotted a problem] with the .xml files in the plane, thus making it unable to fly on version 2.0. The .xml files have been patched and are available at the forum. In the mean time both Gijs and gooneybird have created a bunch of excellent new [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=7604 | The F50 hasn't got totally new functions, but Gijs [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7542 spotted a problem] with the .xml files in the plane, thus making it unable to fly on version 2.0. The .xml files have been patched and are available at the forum. Behind the (computer)screens, Charlie has been improving the Fokker and a new version could be released any time. | ||
In the mean time both Gijs and gooneybird have created a bunch of excellent new liveries which can be [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=7604 found in the forum] and downloaded from the [http://liveries.flightgear.org/aircraft.php?id=7 livery database]. All of these are based on aircraft that actually fly (or flew) somewhere out there. | |||
====IL-96-400==== | ====IL-96-400==== | ||
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[[Image:J3cup.1.jpg|thumb|New Piper J3 Cub by Don Lavelle. Custom Scenery "France" in the background.]] | [[Image:J3cup.1.jpg|thumb|New Piper J3 Cub by Don Lavelle. Custom Scenery "France" in the background.]] | ||
This taildragger has been now completly remodelled in Blender by Don Lavelle. It features an accurate 3d-modell, high resolution textures, paintkit, pilotmodel, smoke effect and detailled interior. The new Piper J3 Cub is now available in the [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6890&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a forum] or in CVS. | This taildragger has been now completly remodelled in Blender by Don Lavelle. It features an accurate 3d-modell, high resolution textures, paintkit, pilotmodel, smoke effect and detailled interior. The new Piper J3 Cub is now available in the [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6890&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a forum] or in CVS. | ||
===Liveries=== | ===Liveries=== | ||
Just two months after its (re)launch, the [http://liveries.flightgear.org livery database] has been visited by more than | Just two months after its (re)launch, the [http://liveries.flightgear.org livery database] has been visited by more than 1100 unique visitors, from 77 different countries. Together they have viewed over 25.000 pages. As of April, more than 200 liveries are available and the database is still expanding. | ||
New liveries are continously being accepted, through [http://liveries.flightgear.org/contribute.php the contribute page]. | |||
==CVS news== | ==CVS news== | ||
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=== New and improved shaders=== | === New and improved shaders=== | ||
[[Image:B29 shader.jpg|thumb|New Reflection Shader applied to the B29. It shows a shiny, high-reflective blank metal, which can be achieved now with the new shader.]] | [[Image:B29 shader.jpg|thumb|New Reflection Shader applied to the B29. It shows a shiny, high-reflective blank metal, which can be achieved now with the new shader.]] | ||
[[Image:EC135 shader2.jpg|thumb|New Reflection Shader applied to the Ec135 for testing. It is here controlled by a greymap, but could be controlled by the materials setting as well]] | [[Image:EC135 shader2.jpg|thumb|New Reflection Shader applied to the Ec135 for testing. It is here controlled by a greymap, but could be controlled by the materials setting as well]] | ||
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===AI traffic becomes more interactive === | ===AI traffic becomes more interactive === | ||
Early April, a patch was was committed to TaxiDraw, FlightGear's airport design program, which allows a more thorough checking of AI ground networks for internal consistency. This patch, and the consequential improvement in ground network quality serves as a lead-up to a batch of new functionality in the AI Interactive Traffic code. Communication between taxiing AI aircraft and and ground control can be tracked by tuning your comm radios to the appropriate ground frequency. Although the system is designed to work at any airport, best chances of for witnessing this ground activity is at EHAM, by tuning into 121.7 for startup clearance procedures or 121.8 for push back approval, taxi clearance and all hold position / resume taxi instructions. | Early April, a patch was was committed to [[TaxiDraw]], FlightGear's airport design program, which allows a more thorough checking of AI ground networks for internal consistency. This patch, and the consequential improvement in ground network quality serves as a lead-up to a batch of new functionality in the [[AI Interactive Traffic]] code. Communication between taxiing AI aircraft and and ground control can be tracked by tuning your comm radios to the appropriate ground frequency. Although the system is designed to work at any airport, best chances of for witnessing this ground activity is at [[EHAM]], by tuning into 121.7 for startup clearance procedures or 121.8 for push back approval, taxi clearance and all hold position / resume taxi instructions. | ||
===New dogfighting scenarios available!=== | ===New dogfighting scenarios available!=== | ||
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==Multiplayer news== | ==Multiplayer news== | ||
===TransGear Airways: the new way=== | |||
As announced in last months edition, the monthly [[TransGear Airways|TransGear]] events' format has been completely redrawn. In total, 12 pilots and four controllers showed up. Apart from the (unfortunately) usual problems, resulting in a few dropouts, it can be considered as a "decent turnout for a first 'new' event" according to organiser Rob (MD-Terp). | |||
Solicitation for the May event will soon start. Watch [http://transgear.treborlogic.com/ the website] for the latest news. | |||
==Community news== | ==Community news== | ||